My grandmother was from the town of Ballinrobe. She came to the USA around 1900. Her father left Ballinrobe dressed as a old woman. He was wanted by the English and had a bounty on his head. He made wine for the Catholic Church which was illegal at that time. His name was Michael Welsh. He came to this country in the 1890’s. My grandmother told me she would swim to an island near her home and collect eggs for her mother to cook with.

Editor: What a great story and we would love to hear more about these brave people!

By Judy GriesOn 03/08/2018

Remember our Mother getting us all an ice cream in McTigues after Sunday Mass.

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